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STRIVE FOR HAPPINESS

Documentary

Intended Audience: Family

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A film about the lives of those who live with or care for "loved ones" that suffer from a severe form of mental illness.

"Strive For Happiness" is a documentary film about the lives of those who live with or care for loved ones who suffer from the many forms of severe mental illness. The director's hope is that this film raises awareness about the illness, removes some of the stigmas that still exist, and hopefully makes some change in policies that currently exist (funding, etc.)The film is documented by director, Richard M. Patricia as it takes a closer look at his life growing up in a household with a "loved one" that suffered from bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, depression and obsessive compulsive disorder. The interviews throughout the film reflect what his life was like growing up in a household dealing with mental illness. His hope is that this film will catch the attention of many family members throughout the country that know or lived with a loved one who suffers from mental illness. This film will also relate to anyone who cares for someone with an illness in general.


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  • Directed by Richard M. Patricia
  • Written by Richard M. Patricia
  • Produced by Richard M. Patricia & Kathleen E. Patricia
  • Running Time 53 min
  • Release Date 2008
  • Country United States of America
  • Content Rating Intended Audience: family
  • Website STRIVE FOR HAPPINESS

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Directed by Richard M. Patricia

Written by Richard M. Patricia

Produced by Richard M. Patricia & Kathleen E. Patricia

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Quote from Debra L. Wentz, Ph.D., CEO
New Jersey Association of Mental Health Agencies

"It is my feeling that "Strive For Happiness" would be very helpful to individuals who are caring for loved ones to remind them that they are not alone, for individuals entering the mental health field to enable them to see the individual as a person, and to the public to help them better understand mental illness and to eliminate the stigma that attaches to mental illness. The film really demonstrates how the understanding of a loved one goes a long way on the path to wellness. In addition, it helps to show that it is important to continue to love the person suffering from mental illness in their new form."

Quote from Virginia Saull, NAMI of Salem County
"Thanks so much for the DVD. It was outstanding. I hope you make many more films like "Strive for Happiness." Much luck in the future."

It was a pleasure to work with so many nice people and families. I would like to thank everyone who helped make "Strive For Happiness" such a success. Please comment by visiting my blog at blog.striveforhappiness.com.

Thank you so much for all of your support.

Sincerely,
Richard M. Patricia

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